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Last update: November 2024

Makeney Hall Hotel is a historic wedding venue located in Belper, in the Derbyshire region of England. This Victorian-style mansion is set on six acres of stunning gardens and impeccably manicured lawns. Invite your guests on a serene retreat in the countryside, nearby Derby and the market town of Belper.

Facilities and Capacity

Makeney Hall Hotel has various indoor and outdoor spaces and can accommodate 180 people for wedding celebrations. Whether you prefer classic Victorian design or modern elegance, the venue boasts versatile event spaces to match any style. The woodland garden is perfect for a summer ceremony of 80 guests and features a rustic wooden structure to protect parties from the elements. After saying 'I do,' lead your guests to the Conservatory or Milford rooms for your wedding breakfast. After a beautiful evening with your loved ones, head to your newlywed suite and indulge in luxurious amenities. Your out-of-town guests can enjoy equally lavish accommodations.

Services Offered

The welcoming staff at Makeney Hall Hotel aims to provide an exceptional experience tailor-made to your needs. Their wedding packages allow your choice of venue and include a dedicated on-site coordinator, a dressing room, a three-course meal or buffet, spindle chairs, linens, and a dance floor. The venue provides exceptional in-house catering, renowned for its delectable cuisine. Your coordinator will work with you to design the perfect dinner and bar menu to suit your taste. Ideal for simplifying your planning, this team can also provide a master of ceremonies, beauticians, and a changing room for your guests.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Makeney Hall Hotel

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27 reviews
99% recommend it
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Candace
Candace Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most Amazing and Attentive!

Makeney Hall was our last of eight venues we looked at. Right as we got there we just had that feeling that this was exactly what we were searching for! We wanted a mix of charm and history, outdoors and indoors, and a place that could hold lots of people either at the venue or at least nearby. Makeney Hall just had everything and it blended so well together, we were in love! Nicola was our wedding coordinator and she was the absolute best. I’ve not had experience with other wedding coordinators but all I can say is she answered all 200+ of our questions with clarity and thoroughness. We were in such safe hands! She held our hands through the decision making and helped us figure out the right path for us. She was exactly what we needed and we couldn’t be more thankful. The day of the wedding was happiest, stunning, favorite day ever! I didn’t have to think of a thing, cause Nicola or our suppliers had figured it all out for us. We just listened to them and they helped direct our day as we imagined. They set up our wedding meal room and it was so perfect, I was in love haha. Our friends and family haven’t stopped saying how special that day was and just how unforgettable it was. We love how professional and attentive Makeney Hall was in helping and preparing and leading the whole day. Totally worth it!!
Abbi
Abbi L. Sent on 05/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Beautiful Day

We had our wedding at Makeney Hall, the venue was beautiful, all of our guests said how stunning the outdoor ceremony area was and the grounds were beautiful. The bridal suite was spacious (room 20) with the most beautiful bathroom! However our biggest thank you must go to Jordanna as she worked so hard to ensure our wedding was exactly as we wanted. The communication was amazing, and she kept everything running perfectly on time. We didn't have to think about a single thing on the day other than enjoying ourselves as she kept everything ticking along perfectly. At our last meeting we requested different furniture in one of the rooms and this was done without question which we appreciated. Overall the team at makeney were brilliant and couldn't have done any more for us!
Natasha
Natasha C. Sent on 29/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical day

Makeney was a beautiful venue and we couldn't have wished for more in our day. The staff all helped to make the day run smoothly, Jordana our coordinator was amazing calming me down with those last minute nerves.
Steve
Steve G. Sent on 25/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My wedding

Absolutely amazing team at makeney i gave them a challenge with singer,violins,harpist,doves,casino,dj,8ft decorations and they surpassed my expectations and what I thought it would look like it was better and the timing around planning each moment it flowed seamlessly.the high standards and professional staff did a great job at helping each guest at every moment.and the food was delicious.thanks again from Mr & Mrs Godiff
Margaret
Margaret W. Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Weekend

We booked the hotel for the fully exclusive package so our rather large families could stay for the weekend. We had a lot of individual requirements for the food and sleeping set up for families. Makeney staff were great at looking after us. We had a brilliant wedding day and have some great memories from the day.
Bianca
Bianca B. Sent on 18/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Woodland Setting & 5* Service

A hidden gem and a must view for anyone getting married in Derbyshire and wants an intimate and cosy celebration with their nearest and dearest. The wedding team are incredible at what they do and bring everything together just perfectly and right on time. All I had to do on the day was wake up and walk down the aisle. I can't wait to go back for our anniversary.
Michael
Michael F. Sent on 12/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great team at Makeney

Extremely supportive, flexible and accommodating team in an exceptional location. We had a fantastic day, our preparation was eased by the competence and hard work of the Makeney staff
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Tessa O. Sent on 27/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding

One hell of a day! When we first saw makeney hall we knew this was the place to go get married, the grounds lovely!
On the run up the wedding coordinators we're outstanding. Special mention to jordanna who absolutely smashed it out the park, she went the extra 10 miles for us and we appreciate it so much. They even managed to get the football on with out disturbing our day! It was perfect.
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Kaiya A. Sent on 26/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 07/06/2024

The hotel was absolutely beautiful and took my breath away from the moment we drove up to drive to view! All the staff on the day were fantastic. Nicola was perfect on the day, manning sure I have everything we needed even in the build up no question was ever silly. Would highly recommend Makeney to anyone getting married you will not regret it
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Lauren H. Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs hatfield

Our wedding at Makeney hall was magical! A beautiful day from start to finish! The wedding organisers made everything flow and ensured I had no worry on my big day! Food was amazing and service was very professions! I 100% would recommend this beautiful venue to anyone wanting an outdoor wedding!
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Holly Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We had a wonderful experience with Makeney from start to finish. They were responsive to emails leading up to the big day and we had a meeting prior to establish how everything would run.

On the day the staff were fantastic (Lisa, Luke, Ben, Jade, Molly, Freya, Simone, Amy and Ben) with special thanks to Nicola the wedding co-ordinator who was absolutely incredible.

So many people commented on the beauty of the venue, quality of food and how well organised the day was. We got married in the woodland gardens and the atmosphere and beauty of the service is something I will never forget.

Thank you Makeney for making our wedding day spectacular.
J
Jane S. Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Party

Fabulous service and facilities for our wedding party. The rooms and food were great and everyone enjoyed the party.
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Lindsay H. Sent on 31/05/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Magical wedding, just after after lockdown lifted

Makeney hall staff were absolutely fantastic.
It was 2 weeks after lockdown lifted but you wouldn’t have known. Beautiful Derbyshire setting. Really magical ceremony with the gentle patter of rain under the woodland canopy. Great quality food and plenty of it. Catered well for kaliegh in the evening. Perfect!
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Wedding Sent on 13/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful wedding venue

We had our wedding and reception at this hotel and it was a great success. It's a beautiful old building, full of character, which is why we chose it. Katie was our wedding planner and she was great - really helpful and a pleasure to work with.

Everybody loved the Lavinia Room which the wedding was held in. The wedding breakfast was held in the Conservatory and the room and tables looked absolutely beautiful. The food and service we received was excellent - we had lots of positive feedback from our guests on this. The portions were very generous and everyone felt very well looked after. All the staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Most of guests had refurbished rooms and have said they were great. We had the bridal suite, which has yet to be refurbished, but is beautiful anyway, is huge and has stunning views. The rooms were spotless and the beds really comfortable. We want to say a big thank you to Katie, Paul and all the staff who helped make it a wonderful occasion.
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Anonymous Sent on 13/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and Mrs Fowler

Thankyou very much, the day went perfectly and we loved absolutely every minute of it!!

From the ceremony to the neal and through to the evening everything was perfect! The master of ceremonies was a true gentleman and we cannot thank him enough for his support on our special day!!

The staff were great, the room looked amazing and the food both day and evening buffet was absolutely superb!! Our bridal suite was fab and all our guests thoroughly enjoyed their stay As well as the delicious breakfast the following morning!!

My dad was really impressed with the service received and also how quick and well staff managed to turn the room around not once but 3 times during our day :) we truly had the most amazing day!!

And to top it all the weather stayed with us and the grounds looked gorgeous and we were able to capture sone stunning photos :D

From a very very happy newlywed couple :)
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Makeney Hall Hotel Real Weddings

Kelly & Peter
10 photos · 26/10/2024
Emily & Richard
51 photos · 22/06/2023
Bevica & Pramod
21 photos · 02/07/2022
Jess & Jason
16 photos · 13/08/2021

Deals

Events

23 Feb
Open Door

Come along to Edward Lewis Wedding Fayre here at Makeney Hall Hotel on Sunday 23rd Febuary 2025 12 pm to 3 pm.

An amazing opportunity to see our stunning venue set up for a wedding and also meet our recommended suppliers.

To book tickets please visit our website.

We look forward to meeting you.

Date: From 23/02/2025 to 23/02/2025 Schedule 12:00 - 15:00
Place: Makeney Rd, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire

Preferred suppliers

Mandy The Celebrant
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David Kinsey Photography
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Field Photographic
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· Photographers
Libby Wedding Singer
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· Music and DJs
Beau Hair
5.0 out of 5 rating , 2 reviews
· Beauty, Hair & Make Up
Simon Partridge - The Vintage Singer
5.0 out of 5 rating , 3 reviews
· Music and DJs

Map

Makeney Rd, Milford DE56 0RS Belper (Derbyshire)
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